From Larnaca, a huge number of interesting and cognitive excursions are offered, which will allow you to get acquainted with the traditions and culture of Cyprus.
1. Excursion "Orthodox Heritage of Cyprus". This trip is called pilgrimage, because at its course you will visit the main shrines of Christian Cyprus. Visit the monasteries and the temples of the Cyprus Orthodox Church and those places that are associated with the names of Christian Saints. The excursion from the parish church of St. Cyprian and St. Justina, which are located in the village of Menico. Inside the temple, you can touch the relics of these saints, to the miraculous icon and drink water from the healing source. Then you go to St. Kikki Monastery. This is a male monastery. There is a miraculous icon of the Blessed Virgin, written by the Holy Apostle Luka. The guide will tell you the history of the masterpiece, closely connected with the island of Cyprus. After visiting the monastery, the excursion continues to the abode of God's Mother of Troodosskaya, where the icon of the Trooditis is known for the entire Orthodox world is stored. On the way to the abode, you will drive through the picturesque mountain villages of Pedulas and Prodromos. You can make beautiful photos. When visiting the Orthodox abode of this route, you can leave notes everywhere, put candles, as well as in the healing sources to type water with you, for which you prudently take a bottle in advance. The cost of excursion for an adult - 60 euros, for children - 30 euros.
2. Excursion "In the footsteps of the knights." During this excursion, you will get acquainted with the main attractions of the largest city in Cyprus Limassol and its environs, hear the story about the medieval history of the island, times of crusades and knights. You will visit the unique cultural monuments, places where at different stages of development, the fate of the island was peaked. Limassol today is one of the most dynamically developing cities of the island, rightfully considered its business capital. In the area of the Old Town, you will visit the castle, the history of which is connected with the stay on the island of English King Richard Lion's Heart. In the museum exposition of the castle you can see the collections of medieval items, homemade utensils, furniture, and armor of the knights. As part of the free time provided for you, you can take a walk on one of the most beautiful embankments of Cyprus, dine in one of the national cuisine restaurants located on it, visit the shopping street with numerous souvenir bears. Further, the tour of the excursion is included visiting the old factory for the processing of the fruits of the horn tree and the Kolossi castle. Each stone here stores a medieval history imprint. After all, it was here that the ancient city of Kurif was once located, from which the millennial ruins were left today. At the end of the excursion you can relax on the local beach. The cost of the excursion is 45 euros for adults and 25 euros for children.
3. Excursion to the Byzantine churches of the island. During this excursion you have to discover the unique treasures of Byzantine art. The route begins with a visit to the Cave Church of Panagiya Chrysospiliotissa or the Church of the Holy Mother of God, the Golden Cave. This place is considered one of the most saints in Cyprus. There is a legend that the first Christian Basilica was built on this place when the bilateral icon of the Virgin was found here. It is believed that this icon helps the coming into marriage to find joy and happiness in it. The group then goes to a visit to one of the smallest churches of the island - Asin. Outside, it is similar to the ordinary village house, but inside has a rich decoration and a special atmosphere. This church, by the way, is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. The most interesting here is all sorts of frescoes of different historical periods, starting from the 12th century. Lunch in this excursion is supposed to be in a small tavern on top of a hill with a stunning panorama of the surroundings. After lunch, a visit is the only 11th century church in Cyprus. This is the church of St. Nicholas under the roof. The church is painted with frescoes whose age is more than 600 years. The cost of the excursion is for adults 55 euros, for children - 30 euros.
4. Excursion "Shyni Valley Mealia". You go to one of the most beautiful valleys of the central part of Cyprus - Mealia. It is surrounded by mountains and citrus, olive groves. Many here and wheat fields and barley. It is in this grace area that the most revered monasteries and churches of Cyprus are concentrated. You will visit the Church of Saints Cyprian and Ustigni. You will have the opportunity to touch their miraculous relics, see the miraculous icon and gain water in the healing source. In the cave church of Christiotissa in the icons of the Virgin, the Golden Cave of believers pray for good luck in the affairs of family. Next, along the route you are waiting for the village of Stapleron. Here in the Church of Saints Illarion and Varnava (10th century) you will definitely pay attention to the unique architecture. The construction is built in the form of a cross with five domes, which are located on the sides of the world. The most interesting here is an ancient iconostasis with icons (16th century), as well as a unique wooden chest with a beautiful ancient painting. Here you can visit the peristerons mosque, which emphasizes the peaceful coexistence of Muslims with Christians in this area. On the way in the opposite direction, the bus makes stop in the village of Lefkara. Here you can not only visit the Museum of Lefkar Lace and Silver, but also to buy liked goods. The cost of the excursion included lunch in a small restaurant of national cuisine in the Vavatsinya village. The cost of the excursion is 50 euros for adults, 25 euros - for children.
